Sony Cybershot DSCW50 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

I bought this camera through amazon.com two years ago, and I still use it a lot. I bought a more advanced model of the panasonic lumix one because I wanted to try a different brand (nothing really bad ever happened to this one, I just wanted a newer one). It is indeed a good camera, and I took amazing pictures of it, plus the videos. It comes with a built in mic, which is good, and the battery runs out pretty slow, which is great. I cant remember how many times I may have dropped it and it is still sturdy and fine. The pictures come out good, except when there is very little lights, then, it may get blurry. The other con is that even though it says it corrects red eyes, it never did the job well, but I dont know if that is common or not with other brands too (also, I like altering the pictures myself, so the red eyes ain't that big of a deal, I would say).It is definitely NOT the best camera in the world, but if you're looking for something practical, small and handy, this one can be the one. The 7.2 MP model sold much more, and it is the exact same camera with a bit more definition.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:it worked fine til 2 days later it no longer turned on and the lens part being open in the middle, and yes i did charge the battery. don’t waste your money

When I go shopping for electronics, I look at the research. I was nervous about buying my first digital camera so I took my time and did my homework - I read Consumer Reports, which never has steered me wrong, the online customer reviews at Amazon, editorial/pro reviews on Crutchfield, I went to the stores to look at cameras and ask questions. Everything told me I would love this camera. When I held it in my hand, it felt perfect. I am a small person so I wanted something small, something I could carry in my purse. I also wanted something that wouldn't require me to carry the manual at all times. The DSCW50 fit the bill. Onscreen prompts tell you what settings are being used and an easy to move wheel changes the settings so dummies like me can shoot fantastic-looking shots regardless of lighting conditions and subject. For those who are more savvy than I am, the camera lets you manually adjust settings, too, so you can get just the right shot. I love the short delay between next shot - just one second! Though the delay between button depression and shutter snap on the first shot can be slow, it's a speedy shooter.This camera takes wonderful photos! Crisp, clear, even in bright sunlight. The large viewscreen lets you see more clearly what your photo will look like, something I like because other cameras I tried had such small or low resolution screens that I couldn't tell what I was getting.The camera comes nearly complete - the USB cable included lets me load photos right to my - or anyone's-computer- within seconds. No special software is required; Jasco, Adobe Photoshop, Dell Photo, Microsoft all work. The camera does come with photo software in case you don't have any. The battery charger folds flat for easy portability and the included battery holds a charge for a loooonnng time. The only thing I had to buy was a memory stick duo pro, which is fine, because most cameras that "come" with memory have such small capacity, it isn't worth it.I tried to buy this camera at Best Buy and Target but both were sold out (in all stores in Atlanta) and couldn't tell me when, or if, they would get more (so helpful). I went to Amazon and it said it was out of stock but would be back in a month but I received mine a WEEK after ordering it! I can see why it's tough to keep in stock: Consumer Reports rated it the top Best Buy in its category and it is.I highly recommend this!

the camera was broken, 2 shops in raleigh and the Phto taining program at a prestigious school all said it was not worth fixing. I returned it, the seller has never refunded my money--even said "Someone else would like it". NOT broken they won't.Amazon has not replied to my compalint that I did not get my money back.

the camera was as the seller said"it is in good shape"I got a few extras with itcase,charger,memory stickThe price was a little high for a used camerabut, I wanted it.Over all I an happy with it.I had a new one just like it before.

I bought this camara based on all the positive reviews. That was a mistake. Here are my complaints:1) Almost every photo taken with the self-timer come out blurry. I have tried it in every light setting, indoors and outdoors, and 90% of the pics are out of focus. Since I travel the world alone this camara has absolutely no value to me.2) The self timer has to be manually activated after every shot. This means that you physically have to pick up the camara after every shot if you want to repeat photos and re-set the self timer.3) There is no option for viewing photos taken with the self timer meaning that if you want to review your photos you have to pick up the camara, go to image review and then back to the photo shoot mode. Most digital camaras give you a 2 or 5 or 10 second review option.4) The camara on its short side is not level making it almost impossible to stand up the camara and take your own vertical pics with the self-timer.If you are a solo traveler like me and end up taking most of your own pics alone then this camara is not for you. I will be putting this Cybershot on Ebay and will be going back to Cannon which I had previously. I love Sony products but this product is definitely not up to their quality standards.

Takes good pictures, wasn't horribly expensive. I got this for my girlfriend a year ago and so far she has loved it. The rolling wheel menu is a really cool feature. If you're going for a compact digital I highly recommend the Sony ones in general along with Canon. Both are excellent. This one hasn't let down.